Tomato Caprese Salad
A fresh, 5-minute Italian classic featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a sweet balsamic glaze.
Equipment
- 1 sharp chef's knife for slicing tomatoes and mozzarella cleanly
- 1 Large Serving Platter to arrange the salad
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil high quality
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and the fresh mozzarella cheese into even ΒΌ-inch thick rounds.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and fresh basil leaves in an alternating pattern.
- Generously season the layered salad with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Right before serving, drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the top.
